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Sandino

American  
[san-dee-noh, sahn-dee-naw] / sænˈdi noʊ, sɑnˈdi nɔ /

noun

  1. Augusto (César) 1893–1934, Nicaraguan revolutionary leader.


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“Chicano soulful meanderings,” Sandino replies, instantly finding the groove.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Varinia V. Sandino did not respond to questions.

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2022

Born in 1951 to a family of cotton farmers, she is related to General Augusto Sandino, a Nicaraguan revolutionary who gave his name to the FSLN.

From Reuters • Nov. 5, 2021

Managua’s international airport is named for Augusto César Sandino, who fought a six-year guerrilla war against the United States, “the colossus of the North,” starting in 1927.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2019

Others had painted him among the greats: Zapata, Albizu Campos, Sandino, Marti, and Malcolm, along with a million Adelitas.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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